This has been noted as an issue for several managers though.I think Cherki is worth going for considering those "entourage" issues. I feel like the club can work around this since his attitude as a player on the pitch is not the issue.
His playstyle is kind of like Neynar, and he packs out some passes that only players like KdB can see.
Best chance creator in the top 5 leagues.
He’s having a very purple patch but others are also playing far better, too, including Lacazette, Tolisso, Mikautadze, and now Almada. The arrival of Fonseca at the end of January has seen a remarkable change in both team and individual performances, but whether that is coincidence remains to be seen. Cherki and Bobb would be on the same wavelength.Haven’t heard anything bad from him this season. Maybe his encourage fled up but in the end they want the best for him. Cherki himself is carrying Lyon , is the best creator in Europe by far and also his recovery rate skyrocket this season. We need 1-2 creative players who can set up Marmoush and Haaland. If Wirtz isn’t available he needs to be the one behind him. He has all the tools and honestly even more tools than Wirtz in my opinion due to him being both footed and also a better dribbler.
I think maybe when he was early breaking out, 16-18, but the last 2 years ive not seen managers say anything about him, but mainly about an "entourage" issue.This has been noted as an issue for several managers though.
Reading up seems, Grosso and Sage both had issues with him (not that Grosso was there long), like you say doubt it would matter. Dont see us making a move anyway. Be interessting to see if anyone does take the punt.I think maybe when he was early breaking out, 16-18, but the last 2 years ive not seen managers say anything about him, but mainly about an "entourage" issue.
Atleast on the pitch ive never seen him whine to teammates, which maybe he did when younger.
I do think he has likely matured a bit, although who doesnt mature between 16-21.
Is fonseca still banned?He’s having a very purple patch but others are also playing far better, too, including Lacazette, Tolisso, Mikautadze, and now Almada. The arrival of Fonseca at the end of January has seen a remarkable change in both team and individual performances, but whether that is coincidence remains to be seen. Cherki and Bobb would be on the same wavelength.
Currently, yes. Olympique Lyonnais are appealing his nine-month ban but through an avenue that could also be administratively lengthy.Is fonseca still banned?
Was very harsh that
I think he's the type of player we are absolutely crying out for.Gibbs-White could be another option as an #8, #10 player for us. Coming into prime of his career, great passing range as was utilised against us could replace parts of KDB’s creativity. Another thing that I really like is his off the ball play - he leads the press for Forest, works really hard OOP which we’ve struggled with due to our older midfielders this year. Also he’s Foden’s best pal so that’s a bit of a boost for him!
Seems quite injury prone, would rather Huijsen if he’d be willing to come here. Probably cheaper too with his release clause, and a higher ceiling.Linked with Branthwaithe this evening, would be expensive but id take him, i like him.
Guess Branthwaite been homegrown prob gives him the edge in terms of what we need but fair point id be happy with either tbhSeems quite injury prone, would rather Huijsen if he’d be willing to come here. Probably cheaper too with his release clause, and a higher ceiling.
If Ake, Stones stay would that make sense? There’s still Dias, Akanji, Khusanov and Reis + Gvardiol. I feel like we buying CB‘s just for the sake of itI think Branthwaite offers a real physical presence. 6'5. I love that. Being English too is a huge advantage. I'd no doubt pay up.
Throw Ake and Stones in both deals with cash, they can retire at the clubs that started them seriously.. :pSeems quite injury prone, would rather Huijsen if he’d be willing to come here. Probably cheaper too with his release clause, and a higher ceiling.